Plataea: The Counterstroke

Sparta vs Persia

479 BC · Plataea, Greece

Historical Briefing

At Plataea in 479 BC, a Spartan-led Greek army broke Mardonius's Persians in the decisive land battle that ended the invasion. It was the counterstroke that avenged Thermopylae and secured Greek freedom.

Tactical Lesson

Advance with the phalanx and destroy the Persian army before its numbers can tell.

Scenario Rules

  • Sparta Infantry gain +1 ATK while you control 3 or more units.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Destroy 4 Persia units
  • ★3 Win by turn 12

Battle Report

Plataea was the decisive land victory that drove Persia from Greece for good.